Pasta Sauce Recipes

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How to Make Penne with Pesto

Once you master pesto, there are so many things you can do with it, like make this pesto penne pasta.

How to Make Arugula Pesto

Move over, basil! We're loving arugula pesto. Here's how you can make pesto at home with a different green.


How to Make Vibrant and Flavorful Garlic Scape Pesto

Garlic scape pesto is a wonderful upgrade from the classic version we all know and love. The added punchy flavor...


How to Make Gluten-Free Bechamel

Making homemade gluten-free bechamel sounds intimidating, but it's fairly simple to make at home. (And very similar to making the...


How to Make Vegan Bechamel Sauce for the Creamiest Pasta Dishes Ever

Here's how to make a creamy vegan bechamel sauce with three main ingredients. It's the perfect white sauce for pasta,...

How to Make Kale Pesto for a Cruciferous Twist on the Classic

This kale pesto recipe has simple ingredients and comes together in under 10 minutes. It's bright, nutty and flavorful.


Vegan Bechamel Sauce

As one of the original classic mother sauces, bechamel is a vital part of a wide variety of recipes, including...

Spicy Fresh Tomato and Eggplant Sauce

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My garden is overflowing with fresh tomatoes and eggplant toward the end of summer, so I was thinking of ways...


How to Make Sugo, an Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce

Sugo is a simple tomato sauce used in a number of dishes like pasta al pomodoro or as a...


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We Tried 10: These Are the Best Store-Bought Pesto Sauces

Getting ready for a quick pasta dinner? Make sure you've got the best store-bought pesto on hand. Check out which...


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Our Pros Found the Best Jarred Pasta Sauce to Stock Your Pantry

Our team of pro cooks and marinara experts sampled 11 options to find the best jarred pasta sauce. Find out...

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85 Best Pasta Recipes

We've gathered up our best pasta recipes all in one place. From cheesy and hearty to fresh and seasonal, these...


Garlic Cream Sauce

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This rich, easy garlic cream sauce recipe is requested at every family occasion I attend. Don't be afraid to alter...


9 Homemade Vegan Pasta Sauce Recipes

What lies at the heart of every great pasta dish? The sauce, of course! Now, plant-based-eaters can enjoy meatless copycats...


The Ultimate Guide to Pasta Sauce

Whether you're craving a traditional tomato sauce, a creamy Alfredo or a summery pesto, we're here to help you...


12 Types of Pasta Sauce Everyone Needs to Know

When it comes to types of pasta sauce, there's way, way more than just marinara and Alfredo. Learn how to...

Vegan Alfredo Sauce: The Best Dairy-Free Recipe

This vegan Alfredo sauce is rich, creamy and full of flavor. It's cashew-based, dairy-free and gluten-free. Pair with pasta for...


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15 Healthy Pasta Sauce Recipes

Pasta night just got a little lighter, thanks to these healthy pasta sauce recipes. We have delicious ideas for marinara,...


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Marinara vs. Tomato Sauce: What’s the Difference?

Confused about the difference between marinara vs. tomato sauce? They're both made with tomatoes, but one is thicker and more...


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How to Make Pesto at Home

The best way to celebrate fresh basil is to turn this herb into pesto. We'll show you how to make...


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How to Make Store-Bought Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade

Our Community Cooks tell you what to add to spaghetti sauce (the store-bought kind!) to make it taste like it's...


Best Ever Cashew Cheese Sauce

This is a versatile cashew cheese sauce that's totally plant-based. I use it as a pasta sauce, as a pizza...


Homemade Marinara Sauce

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This quick and easy homemade marinara sauce is my kids' favorite. It works fantastic with spaghetti, and my kids love...


Marinara

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My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this sauce in big batches several times a...


How to Make Pasta Sauce

Want to learn how to make pasta sauce? This simple recipe is a great place to start. It's on the...

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How to Make Egg Noodles from Scratch

Homemade egg noodles are not only delicious; they're easy to make, too. Follow this handy step-by-step guide to make fresh...


Pasta Napolitana

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This is the ultimate meat lovers sauce and is my copycat version of The Cheesecake Factory's pasta. Rich and hearty,...


Garden Vegetable Tomato Sauce

3 reviews

I make this vegetable tomato sauce regularly and store containers of it in my freezer. It's a tasty substitute for...


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Simple Pasta Sauce

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This is a simple pasta sauce that you can use for more than just spaghetti. Puree this recipe for pizza...


Pressure-Cooker Red Clam Sauce

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This recipe tastes as if you've been working on it all day. What a classy way to jazz up pasta...


How to Make Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Love red sauce? You've got to try fra diavolo: a spicy, garlicky recipe that just might be the perfect tomato...